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Roxy - Tonight's The Night Live

Neil Young · 2018

53 min · 18 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock

A raw, intimate live recording that captures the spirit of a restless artist at his most vulnerable.

Why this album works

Best for
raw emotional vulnerability on display wave-like pacing with highs and intimate live performance atmosphere
Context
When 'Roxy - Tonight's The Night Live' was released in April 2018, Neil Young was revisiting one of his most tumultuous periods from the early 1970s. This album serves as a live document of the original 'Tonight's The Night' sessions, recorded at the Roxy Theatre in 1973 but long unreleased until this archival effort. It reflects Young's ongoing commitment to authenticity and spontaneity in his music, even decades after its initial creation.
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alternative rock, blues, folk rock

Roxy - Tonight's The Night Live is an album by Neil Young, released in 2018. A raw, intimate live recording that captures the spirit of a restless artist at his most vulnerable. This live album is significant for its historical context, capturing songs that are often overshadowed by other works in Young's catalog. It showcases the raw energy and emotional weight of his performance during a critical moment in his career and has been praised for its honest portrayal of Young's artistic struggles. The album received favorable reviews upon release, reaffirming Young’s enduring influence in rock music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Roxy - Tonight's The Night Live sound like?

A raw, intimate live recording that captures the spirit of a restless artist at his most vulnerable. Rooted in alternative rock and blues.

What makes Roxy - Tonight's The Night Live by Neil Young notable?

This live album is significant for its historical context, capturing songs that are often overshadowed by other works in Young's catalog. It showcases the raw energy and emotional weight of his performance during a critical moment in his career and has been praised for its honest portrayal of Young's artistic struggles. The album received favorable reviews upon release, reaffirming Young’s enduring influence in rock music. When 'Roxy - Tonight's The Night Live' was released in April 2018, Neil Young was revisiting one of his most tumultuous periods from the early 1970s. This album serves as a live document of the original 'Tonight's The Night' sessions, recorded at the Roxy Theatre in 1973 but long unreleased until this archival effort. It reflects Young's ongoing commitment to authenticity and spontaneity in his music, even decades after its initial creation.

Who is Roxy - Tonight's The Night Live for?

Roxy - Tonight's The Night Live works well if you're into raw emotional vulnerability on display, wave-like pacing with highs and and intimate live performance atmosphere.

How many songs are on Roxy - Tonight's The Night Live?

Roxy - Tonight's The Night Live has 18 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

Tracklist

18 tracks·53:08

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 0:42
  • 2 Tonight’s the Night Standout 6:56
  • 3 Roll Out the Barrel 0:52
  • 4 Mellow My Mind 3:10
  • 5 World on a String 2:43
  • 6 Band Intro 1:23
  • 7 Speakin’ Out 6:37
  • 8 Candy Bar Rap 0:30
  • 9 Albuquerque Standout 3:51
  • 10 Perry Como Rap 0:17
  • 11 New Mama 2:29
  • 12 David Geffen Rap 0:35
  • 13 Roll Another Number (for the Road) Standout 4:48
  • 14 Candy Bar 2 Rap 0:19
  • 15 Tired Eyes 7:02
  • 16 Tonight’s the Night – Part II 6:38
  • 17 Walk On 3:38
  • 18 Outro 0:32

Release Date

April 24, 2018

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

53 min 8 sec